BTG some random thoughts
Might be I'm biased cause of Asimov's books, but I've always thought robots should be a bit smarter then humans. At the very least I hoped the Cylons wouldn't make stupid mistakes that are probably covered in a "My First Fascist Dictator's Kit". Sadly, they're acting like a bunch of newbie occupiers. It's odd how all relevant histories of fascist states seems to have been forgotten, or ignored. Makes me wonder what the Cylons especially Boomer, and Caprica Six are thinking about this whole mess. Then again Cylons acting logically, subtly assisting the survivors like giving supplies, and using their remaining hidden operatives to manipulate the colony in a positive direction (possibly reinstating Roslin) does't make a fun story. Then again if the intent was peace I'm sure they would've been a bit more sutle, say land outside the settlement, or er... open hailing frequencies?

The Kara thing is interesting. Considering she was abused as a child, having her alleged child be an Achilles Heel for love made sense I guess. I'm hope the actual identity of the baby will be left ambiguous. The Cavil(s) being apathetic, amoral, hedonists was surprising, but shouldn't have been in retrospect. He also reminds me too much of a smart assed nihilistic teen.

I guess ultimately this is making statements about humanity by having newbie sentients make all the stupid mistakes we are struggling with today. In that sense I guess it's like Star Trek only way more pessimistic.